On Apr 16, 8:48 am, cuhu...@webtv.net wrote:

You need a larger sized wrench to hold the bracket part of the
radiator and whats called a "line wrench" for the ferule holding the
line in place. A line wrench is like a six sided box wrench but is
open partially so it will fit over the line then slide over the
compression fitting. If you don't want to buy a whole set (your '78
Dodge should be SAE I think) you can use an open wrench to measure
before you go to the store. But if money is not too tight then get the
set. More economical in the long run as 2 cost more than the 3 pc set.
If the lines are not in to tight you can use regular open ended
wrenches but if they slip, and they will rather sooner than you think,
then you can end up where you have to take it apart with vise grips.
Eventually ending with an ugly transmission line. Well it will work
just the same but really the proper tool works better in some
situations and this is one of those.

If the trans is not over filled there is not much fluid in the
radiator.  Hold the lines up after disco to prevent fluid leak. There
will be a little spill so catch it with something to prevent envire-o-
mental damage or stains in driveway.

You live near a radiator repair shop? Maybe they still happen in the
country but I live to near the city I guess. I haven't seen one of
those in ten years. It's also cheaper these days to buy a repo
sometimes. Well if you got a radiator shop nearby, by all means, use
them. They need the work because most newer cars now have plastic ends
and fittings and are not repaired. I'd like to hear if they fix,
recore or sell you a new one?

disston